PResenter Proposals Now Open!
We’re now accepting session proposals for the 2025 SHAPE PA State Conference, happening November 13-14, 2025, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA!
We’re looking for engaging, high-quality sessions in the following areas:
✅ K-12 Physical Education
✅ K-12 Skills-Based Health Education
✅ Adapted Physical Education
✅ Fitness & Wellness
✅ Physical Activity & Recreation
✅ Coaching & Leadership
✅ And more!
📅 PLUS…All accepted presenters receive 50% off their conference registration!
Questions? Please email conference@shape-pa.org
Exhibitor Information
We would like to invite you to showcase your product, organization or service. Each year, our Conference attendees are educators, college/university professors, university students and others in the health/physical education and physical activity field from Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
2025 SHAPE PA State Conference
📍 Blair County Convention Center, Altoona, PA
📅 November 13-14, 2025
We are now accepting registrations to exhibit at our conference and we look forward to having you join us! Booth package options/pricing and more information can be found here.
Are you interested in partnering with us? Click here to learn more or email partnerships@shape-pa.org with any questions or inquiries. Thank you!
2025 SHAPE PA Award Nominations
Open March 14-April 25, 2025
Do you know an outstanding educator or leader in health and physical education? Now’s your chance to recognize their impact! 🌟
Nominations are open for the following awards:
✨ Teacher of the Year (TOY) Awards
✨ Thom Cobb Emerging Leader Award
✨ Professional Honor Award
✨ Innovation in Teaching Health/Physical Education Award
✨ Excellence in Teaching Health/Physical Education Award
Submit your nominations today! 👉 https://tinyurl.com/SHAPEPA25awards
For award details and criteria, please visit below. Help us celebrate excellence in our field! 🎉
Get Involved and Join a Committee!
Joining a committee is the easiest way to start getting involved with SHAPE PA! As a committee member, you’ll play a meaningful role in advancing our mission and shaping the future of our organization. The time commitment is flexible and depends on how much time you’re able to dedicate. Our committees focus on key areas such as:
Physical Education, Health Education, Future Professionals, Advocacy, Publications, Professional Development, Leadership and Member Engagement, Social Media and Website, Advancement Marketing, and Development, Conference Planning, Awards, and Mentorship.
Why Join SHAPE PA?
Acknowledging the power that unity holds, it is crucial for us to unite with a strong collective voice, emphasizing the importance of health and physical education in schools. By becoming a member, you align yourself with a distinguished community of professionals who prioritize their students, the excellence of their programs, and the well-being of their school community. These individuals exhibit unwavering dedication to their own professional growth and are committed to the ongoing integration of quality health and physical education into every child's educational journey.
